Which ovarian tumor is likely to involve the opposite ovary by metastasis :

Ans. is a i.e. Granulosa cell tumour "The metastasis of granulosa cell tumour is interesting because the opposite ovary first become involved, then metastasis develop in the lumber region, secondary deposits become scattered in the mesentery, the liver and mediastinum." Granulosa cell tumour and theca cell tumour are feminizing tumours that originate from sex cord stroma. Remember Both these tumors cause endometrial hyperplasia and so, risk of carcinoma endometrium is increased.deg Both these tumors can become luteinized to form a luteoma, they may then produce progesterone as well as oestrogen and conve the endometrium to a secretory one. Besides granulosa tumor complain other tumor which can show metastasis to opposite ovary is dysgerminoma but it is not very significant. Both these tumors can cause pseudomeig syndrome.